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Gift transfer between close family
Gifting a property to a parent, spouse or child costs 0.125% of DLD's valuation, with a minimum of AED 2,000.
What the source says
"0.125% of the property valuation with a minimum fee of AED 2,000"
DLD Property gift registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 5
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | DLD Property gift registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 5 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 2013 |
| Last checked | 16 October 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Cost of Buying Property in Dubai (2026): Every Fee, Verified.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Gift transfer between close family", Dubai property rules register, last checked 16 October 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/gift-registration-fee/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 16 October 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
DLD Property gift registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 5, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- DLD Property gift registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 5 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 16 October 2026
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